Pyongyang, December 17 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Thursday sent a message of greetings to Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, emir of Qatar, on the occasion of its independence day.

Expressing belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would continue to develop on good terms, Kim in the message sincerely wished the emir greater success in his work for development and prosperity of the country.